Fall River Man Arrested in Brockton for Trafficking Cocaine

BROCKTON — Massachusetts State Police have arrested a Fall River man for trafficking cocaine in Brockton.

On Saturday night, at approximately 9:18 p.m., Troopers assigned to the Troop D Community Action Team were on patrol in Brockton, where they stopped a Kia Optima on Warren Avenue for traffic violations.

After a brief investigation, the driver, identified as 26-year-old Dakota Chandler, of Fall River, was found to be in possession of approximately 22 grams of cocaine.

Chandler was placed under arrest and transported to the State Police – Middleboro Barracks for booking.

Chandler is charged with trafficking cocaine, and was held on $500 bail, pending his arraignment in Brockton District Court.

No further information is available at this time.